NOTE: Before answering the following questions, watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. a) For what purposes will the vaccine certificates be used?
b) What do you think this means for people who want to travel to and from those countries?

3. When will Sweden begin implementing the vaccine certificates?

4. How will Denmark’s vaccine certification program differ from that of Sweden?

5. The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations “responsible for international public health.” China controls the World Health Organization (WHO). (See WHO helped China) The WHO said in January that for the moment, they oppose vaccine certificates be used for travel. Should the WHO change its mind, what should the Biden administration do? (Comply, ignore the ruling of a Communist-controlled UN body, other?) Explain your answer.

6. a) What did the head of the European Commission say about the use of vaccine certificates?
b) What is your reaction to this?

7. Consider the videos under “Resources” below. Despite the British official’s claim, other officials in the UK say it is only a matter of time before the government requires a vaccine certificate for travel (and other purposes). Ask a parent: Do you support the mandatory use of vaccine certificates by governments? Please explain your answer. Also, what might be some unintended consequences of this type of government regulation?